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Patent GB-2535174-A (GB)
Title: Plant processing apparatus
Inventor: UFFE LARSEN
IPC: A01D82/02
Filed: 2015-02-10
Abstract: An apparatus for processing plant material comprises a cylindrical drum 10 that is rotatable about a drum axis, a rotary drive 12 for rotating the drum about the drum axis, and a curved shell 20 that extends around at least part of the circumference of the drum. A processing channel 22 is defined by the outer surface of the cylindrical drum and an inner surface of the shell, said processing channel having an inlet end 22a and an outlet end 22b. The drum has on its outer surface a first set of working elements 16 and the shell has on its inner surface a second set of working elements 30, said first and second sets of working elements being configured to process the plant material as it is fed through the processing channel. Also disclosed is the apparatus being included with a harvesting mechanism, a baler and a loader wagon.
Patent GB-2518803-A (GB)
Title: Headshaft
Inventor: SELLE WILLIAM H
IPC: B65G23/00
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for treating wastewater. In one example there is provided a wastewater treatment system. The wastewater treatment system comprises a settling basin having a first sidewall and a second sidewall, a first headshaft mount disposed on the first sidewall, a second headshaft mount disposed on the second sidewall, a headshaft comprising a shaft extending between and engaging the first headshaft mount and the second headshaft mount and including a bull sprocket and a collector headshaft sprocket
Patent GB-2535522-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic remote malware scanning
Inventor: Juha Ylipekkala
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of dynamic remote malware scanning. The method starts by identifying an electronic file to be scanned for malware at a first node in a network, generating a scanning object of the identified electronic file on the basis of a dynamic configuration set by a second node of the network. The scanning object is generated by using the malware-susceptible data of the identified electronic file and neglecting the malware-insusceptible data of the identified electronic file. The scanning object of the identified electronic file is transferred for remote malware scanning to the second node, and scanned by a malware scanning engine or application. The method may include, the first node retrieving relevant file information for the electronic file, transferring the information to the second node, and receiving instructions for generating the scanning object from the second node which are used to set the dynamic configuration.
Patent GB-2525088-A (GB)
Title: Split network address translation
Inventor: DONLEY CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H04L45/741
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: Network address translation of messages transported over an autonomous system 12 between multiple network elements is disclosed. The network address translation may be performed by instructing one intermediary network element #1 to translate upstream messages for a particular upstream messaging path 14 and a different intermediary network element #5 to translate downstream messages for the same messaging path 16, thereby providing split network address translation. The address translation may be IPv4 to IPv6 translation such as when the origin device, device #1, may only support IPv4 and the destination device, server #1, may only support IPv6. Compression may be involved in converting an IPv6 address to an IPv4 address. The communication may begin from a Domain Name System (DNS) query as part of a Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) session. Translation may also be offloaded to another intermediary device, for example NE #4, for load sharing or based on capabilities of the intermediary devices. The intermediary devices may be selected by a controller to be those devices respectively closest to the origin and destination, such as those closest with an Application Layer Gateway (ALG). Instructions may be supplied to the intermediary network devices using OpenFlow protocol.
Patent GB-2537887-A (GB)
Title: System and method for identifying a sample container, a reagent container or a rack
Inventor: BERND GROHBUHL
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: A system for identifying a sample container or a reagent container or a rack 140, the system comprising loading module 110, a camera 170, an LED bar 120 comprising at least one LED, at least one mirror 160, at least one control PCBA and a sledge 190 wherein the camera or the at least one mirror is mounted on the sledge with the at least one mirror positioned between the camera and the container or rack so that the optical path of the camera is reflected at least once between the camera and the container or the rack to enable the camera to record or film at least one picture or frame of the container or rack as it is inserted into the module. The sledge is motor-driven and moves to position the camera or the at least one mirror. The LED bar is positioned to illuminate the container. Ideally, a motion or proximity sensor detects a users presence near the loading module so that the system may be activated. A method of operation is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2539028-A (GB)
Title: Device for water supplementation
Inventor: ANDREW STEVEN DAVIDSON
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2015-06-04
Abstract: A device 10 for adding nutrients to a liquid, comprising a receptacle 12 and a nutrient source 18. The receptacle is in fluid communication with a container (20 figure 2A) that contains a liquid such that a portion of liquid can pass into the receptacle. The nutrient source is configured to be selectively introduced to the portion of liquid in the receptacle. The nutrient source may be contained within the receptacle with the receptacle being selectively in fluid communication with the liquid container. The receptacle may be in fluid communication between a mouthpiece and a liquid container where the nutrient source is contained within the receptacle such that liquid flow through the receptacle entrains at least part of the nutrient source.
Patent GB-2523282-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant management in a HVAC system
Inventor: HARTFIELD JON PHILLIP
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: Methods and systems to manage refrigerant levels in a chiller system are provided. An evaporator of the chiller system may be configured to have a spill over port allowing oil containing refrigerant to spill over through the spill over port. The spill over port may be positioned at a place that corresponds to a desired refrigerant level in the evaporator. The spill over refrigerant may be directed into a heat exchanger that is configured to substantially vaporize refrigerant of the spill over refrigerant to a slightly superheat temperature. A method of maintaining a proper refrigerant level in the evaporator may include regulating a refrigerant flow to the evaporator so that the vaporized refrigerant of the spill over refrigerant is maintained at the slightly superheat temperature.
Patent GB-2543500-A (GB)
Title: High pressure fuel pump
Inventor: RUWANTHA IVAN DE SARAM
IPC: F04B39/02
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: A high pressure diesel fuel pump comprising a pumping assembly and a drivetrain assembly 20; the pumping assembly comprises a plunger extending from a pump head along a pumping axis (A-A). The drivetrain assembly 20 comprises a drive shaft and a cam 80 mounted thereon within a cambox 22 of a housing, a shoe 50 for contact with a lower end of the plunger, a roller 70 mounted within a cavity 52 of the shoe 50 for contact with the cam 80, and a shoe guide 60 mounted within a guide chamber 24 of the housing substantially between the cam 80 and the plunger and adapted to receive the shoe 50 and roller 70 within a bore 62 thereof. The shoe 50 comprises at least one hollow 59a, 59b in at least a side face 57a, 57b thereof. The arrangement is intended to supply diesel or lubricant to a thrust interface between the shoe and its guide bore, which would otherwise be starved due to the direction of rotation of the driving cam.
Patent GB-2545702-A (GB)
Title: Pipe laying apparatus
Inventor: PEARSE GATELY
IPC: F16L1/10
Filed: 2015-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus for laying a pipe in a trench comprises a placement assembly 2 for placing the pipe in the trench and a compactor mechanism 3 for compacting of aggregate about the pipe, the compactor mechanism being coupled to the placement assembly. The placement assembly comprises an extendable member which in inserted inside a pipe and withdrawn when the pipe is in place in a trench. The placement assembly may also comprise a means for controlling alignment which may further comprise a laser or other beam emitting device, and a target. The compactor may comprise a pair of reciprocating elongate members which may be moved between a position parallel to the pipe and a position perpendicular to the pipe for compaction. The compactor may be carried on a telescopic arm 11 by means of which it moves along the length of the pipe. The apparatus may be adjusted to cater for a range of pipe sizes.
Patent GB-2536117-A (GB)
Title: System and assembly
Inventor: KENNETH SCOTT
IPC: B65D47/32
Filed: 2016-01-20
Abstract: An e-cigarette refill device has a coupling valve 600 connectable to a dispenser and a reservoir and two separate fluid pathways 696 and 698 between them which can open and close simultaneously. Both pathways extend out of one end, one extends to the other end while the other could pass out of the valve away from either end. One pathway 696 could allow venting. Both pathways can close due to a biasing force as the coupling valve disengages one of the vessels. The pressures of each vessel could be equalized by venting as much volume as liquid that is communicated. The coupling can include a guide for engaging the dispenser outlet and can be formed from male and female parts. Various standard types of coupling can be used to attach the coupling to the containers. There are alternatively containers suitable for use with the valve.
Patent GB-2546989-A (GB)
Title: Bearing arrangements
Inventor: PAUL FLETCHER
IPC: F16C19/52
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: The arrangement 22 comprises first and second bearings 30, 32 with respective first and second inner races 38, 50, outer races 40, 52 and rollers 44, 54 between the races, the inner races being coupled to a rotatable component 28, the first outer race being axially moveable relative to a component 34, and a member 36 between the bearings arranged to provide an indirect force 72 on the first outer race to prevent the first rollers skidding when the bearings receive an axial force 74, the second bearing being configured to transfer the axial force to the component. The indirect force may be provided hydraulically, pneumatically, or by electromagnetic repulsion. The outer races may have radially outwardly extending protrusions 48, 62 which engage with radially inwardly extending protrusions 58, 66 on the component. The arrangement may have a controller which increases the indirect force after determining that the first rollers are skidding. Also claimed are a gas turbine engine and a mechanical or electro-mechanical system comprising the arrangement.
Patent GB-2548358-A (GB)
Title: A method, an apparatus and a computer program product for coding a 360-degree panoramic images and video
Inventor: MISKA HANNUKSELA
IPC: H04N19/88
Filed: 2016-03-15
Abstract: Method, apparatus and computer program for coding a non-rectangular effective image representing a 360 degree panoramic image. A non-rectangular effective picture area representing an omnidirectional panorama picture is determined 1210 and a mapped 360-degree panorama picture covering the effective picture area is obtained 1220. A non-rectangular and at least partially block-aligned reshaped picture is obtained 1230 from the 360-degree image using a first processing 1240 comprising identifying a boundary block containing a boundary of the effective picture area and performing at least one of removing zero or more samples of the peripheral block or setting sample values of samples in the edge block and outside the effective picture area by copying sample values from an opposite-side boundary region of the effective picture area and/or moving samples from an opposite-side boundary region of the effective picture area. A second processing to the reshaped non-rectangular image is used 1250 to obtain a rectangular picture and the rectangular picture is encoded 1260 into a bitstream. Corresponding methods, apparatuses and computer programs for decoding 360 degree panoramic images are also claimed.
Patent GB-2536381-A (GB)
Title: Drive array
Inventor: LAWRENCE ANTHONY CAROTA
IPC: G11B33/14
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: A drive array is provided, including: a structure having a top panel, a base; and first and second side panels; the first and second side panels positioned on opposite sides of the array and defining a length of the array; and a plurality of fins arranged transversely to the length of the array, the fins further arranged in a plurality of rows, each of the rows transverse to the array; a plurality of projections extending upwardly from the base aligned with a plurality of projections extending downwardly from the top penal, positioned to fit and hold a hard drive; and a circuit board secured to the back of the structure to communicate with the hard drives positioned on the array.
Patent GB-2551577-A (GB)
Title: Improved polymer layer morphology for increased energy and current delivery from a battery-supercapacitor hybrid
Inventor: JONATHAN PILLOW
IPC: H01M4/60
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: A polymer-based electrode 1,3 comprising at least one layer containing: a continuous, solid and porous electroactive polymer material 1b,3b; and liquid electrolyte present in the pores of the electroactive polymer material 1b,3b. Also disclosed is a method of making the above electrode 1,3 comprising: a step of processing a pre-formed electro-active polymer so as provide the continuous, solid and porous electro-active polymer layer 1b,3b. The electro-active polymer layer 1b,3b may be in the form of an open-cell foam and may be formed of a conjugated organic polymer.As a result of the modified morphology of the polymer layer thin-film charge-storage devices using these polymer-based electrodes exhibit improved charge-storage and current output and enable manufacturing of a gradual continuum between batteries and supercapacitors.
Patent GB-2551713-A (GB)
Title: Cable tray assembly for a vehicle body of a rail vehicle and its method of assembly
Inventor: Paul Boddington
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2016-06-27
Abstract: A cable tray assembly for installing one or more cable harnesses (14, 16, 18, Fig 1) in a rail vehicle body (12, Fig 1) comprises a main tray (24, Fig 2) having at least a first cable channel (26, Fig 1), and an auxiliary tray 44, 144 provided with an auxiliary tray plate 46, 146 for holding one or more pieces of electrical equipment (20, 120, Fig 4). The auxiliary tray plate faces the main tray at a distance from it, and has legs 50, 150 extending from the auxiliary tray plate towards the main tray, which are attached to attachment portions 52 of the main tray in a releasable manner. The tray may have two channels, for power and data cables, which may be connected by angled bridges 42 to fit in a roof corner. There may be multiple auxiliary trays of different shapes, such as flat 46 and angled 146.
Patent GB-2540680-A (GB)
Title: Degradeable metal composites, methods of manufacture, and uses thereof
Inventor: ZHIHUI ZHANG
IPC: C22C23/04
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A metal composite comprises: a first matrix comprising magnesium, a magnesium alloy, or a combination thereof; a second matrix comprising aluminum, an aluminum alloy, steel, a zinc alloy, a tin alloy, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; a corrosion reinforcement material; and a boundary layer disposed between the first matrix and the second matrix; wherein the boundary layer has a thickness of 10 nm to 200 m.
Patent GB-2538456-A (GB)
Title: Determining treatment fluid composition using a mini-reservoir device
Inventor: KAI HE
IPC: G01N21/27
Filed: 2014-04-04
Abstract: A mini-reservoir device may be used to screen or otherwise determine a composition of one or more treatment fluids, additives, and other fluids. Such fluids may be for use in a subterranean formation. Methods of determining a composition may include visual analysis of each of two or more fluids, each from a plurality of candidate fluids, flowed through a mini-reservoir device, and selection of one of the plurality of candidate fluids based at least in part upon that visual analysis. Certain methods may include determining an oil recovery factor for each of one or more fluids flowed through a mini-reservoir device. In particular methods, multiple treatment fluids and/or additives, such as surfactants, may be selected based at least in part upon visual analysis of the fluids' flow through a mini-reservoir device.
Patent GB-2549999-A (GB)
Title: A Nuclear magnetic resonance flowmeter and a measurring flow using nuclear magnetic resonance
Inventor: ROB BACON
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2016-08-25
Abstract: A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) flowmeter comprising at least one excitation coil 40 of electrically conductive material through which an electrical current flows, generating a magnetic field in a region through which flows the fluid to be measured and throughout which there is a uniform low strength magnetic field as low as the Earth's magnetic field. Electrical Control circuitry 46 to 52 is connected to the coil to switch the electrical current on and off. An NMR sensor 42 in the form of a coil, measures the decay in the NMR signal from the nuclei of the fluid following the switching off of the electrical current. A processor 52 calculates the flow measurement based on the rate of decay of the NMR signal. The electrical current may direct or alternating. The coils may be sufficiently large enough to completely surround and measure the flow of a river (14, Fig 1).
Patent GB-2544381-A (GB)
Title: Gauge opacity control
Inventor: DAVID PEREZ-FELICIANO
IPC: G08B5/22
Filed: 2016-09-12
Abstract: Apparatus comprising a case 110, a dial 120 and an indicator 132, 134, 136, and a mechanism 140 operatively coupled to the indicator and disposed in part in the case, and an electronic lens 160 that covers at least a portion of the dial, and circuitry 180 that controls the electronic lens. Preferably, the apparatus is a watch comprising an analogue or mechanical part and an electronic part. The electronic lens may be a liquid crystal display or may comprise an electrochromic material. There may be both an electronic power source and a mechanical power source comprising a spring. Preferably, there is a sensor, such as a touch interface, and the circuitry controls the opacity of the lens based on the signal of the sensor. Preferably there are sensors such as an ambient light sensor, a heart rate sensor, and a microphone. Preferably a mechanical trigger, such as an alarm, changes the opacity of the electronic lens.
Patent GB-2539347-A (GB)
Title: Mobile device stand
Inventor: JAMES ABRAHAMS
IPC: H04M1/12
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A mobile device stand, comprising a holding portion (104) for holding a mobile device, a first support arm (12) extending at its proximal end from a base portion, wherein a socket (114) is provided at the distal end of the first support arm, said socket being configured to receive a spherical bearing (112) provided on said holding portion such that said socket and bearing together form a ball joint to permit pivoting about at least two axes of said holding portion relative to said support arm, the device further comprising means for releasing said bearing from said socket so as to remove said holding portion from said first support arm.
Patent GB-2545109-A (GB)
Title: Coolant pipe and manufacturing method therefor, and heat exchanger provided with coolant pipe
Inventor: TAKASHI NAKAJIMA
IPC: F16L13/08
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain a coolant pipe that, after coolant pipe insertion work has been performed, prevents changes in the extent of insertion thereof. Provided is a coolant pipe provided with: a heat exchanger-side pipe (3), which has a pipe part insertion flare (10) on an end and in which a projection (12) is formed on the inner circumference of the pipe part insertion flare (10); and a pipe part (2), the external diameter of which is smaller than the internal diameter of the pipe part insertion flare (10). The height of the projection (12) is greater than the size of the gap, which is the difference between the internal diameter of the pipe part insertion flare (10) and the external diameter of the pipe part (2), and by inserting the pipe part (2) into the pipe part insertion flare (10), a groove is formed in the pipe part (2) by the projection (12).
Patent GB-2558637-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation apparatus with anti-fouling
Inventor: RICHARD CHERRY
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A sterilisation apparatus comprising: a chamber H having an internal wall; an inlet I and outlet O formed through the internal wall; a UV light source L disposed within the chamber; and a UV-transparent wall T disposed between the UV light source and the internal wall such that fluid flowing between the inlet and outlet is directed around and/or past the UV-transparent wall. The invention comprises an anti-fouling layer disposed upon the UV-transparent wall for reducing the deposit of contaminants from the fluid thereon. Also claimed is a sleeve incorporating the UV-transparent wall with anti-fouling layer for use in the sterilisation apparatus and a method of improving a UV sterilisation apparatus by applying an anti-fouling layer to a UV transparent wall surround a UV light source. Preferably, the anti-fouling layer is formed from a fluoropolymer such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) and/or perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA). Furthermore, the anti-fouling layer may be less than 0.05mm thick so as to minimise any adverse effect on UV transmission. In some embodiments the anti-fouling layer is applied as a heat shrink sleeve or powder coating. The apparatus may be used to sterilise water.
Patent GB-2560045-A (GB)
Title: Amplifiers
Inventor: TERENCE ORR
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: An amplifier circuit 100 includes a voltage regulator 102, with a capacitor 103 at its output, supplying an output voltage VS to an amplifier 104. The regulator is operable to limit the input current drawn to below a defined limit. A controller 301 compares an indication of an audio signal level with a first threshold indicative of an input signal that would lead to current limiting if amplified, and increases the nominal output voltage of the regulator from a first operating range to a second higher voltage level when the threshold is exceeded by a high-amplitude input signal Sin. The regulator may operate in a voltage-control mode until the high-amplitude signal is detected then operate in a current-control mode. The second voltage may be increased above that required for voltage headroom. This means that a higher voltage and smaller sized output capacitor can be used to provide sufficient charge to support the supply voltage during input current limiting and to allow for voltage droop over a plurality of switching cycles. The amplifier circuit is particularly suitable for devices using batteries, such as portable communication or audio devices.